Hearing Aid Prices

It is well known that hearing aids are expensive. Hearing aid prices range considerably depending on the technology level and features required. New Zealand residents can access a Ministry of Health Subsidy of $511.11 per hearing aid every 6 years and there are a few other funding systems like ACC, Vets Affairs and WINZ, even with this help the additional cost still may remain high (ranging from $1100 to over $10,000 for a pair of hearing aids depending on the clinic and options you choose).

Investing in yourself and your family

Once you get your hearing aids they are going to help you to engage, connect and communicate with others in all of your waking hours for the next 6+ years. Once you make your decision to go ahead with hearing aids, it is important that you are choosing the right Audiologist; who will in turn help you choose the best solutions for you. It is your time and your money, it is worth making sure you choose well the first time.

What is included in the price of your hearing aids?

While hearing aid prices are often high, it’s important to know that you are paying for more that just the hearing aids themselves. Hearing aids bought off the shelf are not useful for you. Hearing aids need to be customised to your individual hearing levels and ear characteristics to be of benefit. Getting hearing aids is a time of change, much information and counselling is needed to help you adjust to hearing the sounds you have been missing.

Many services are included in the price of your hearing aids. The needs assessment consultation, initial hearing aid fitting, including objective measurement of how your hearing aids are functioning in your ears, and all follow-up adjustments for at least 6 months are included in the fee. We also have the option of returning the hearing aids and trialling others if our first option did not meet our expectations. A manufacturer warranty is usually two and sometimes three years.

Follow this link for more details of what is included in our hearing aid fitting package at Auckland Hearing.

Hearing Aid Prices at Auckland Hearing

It is our philosophy at Auckland Hearing that if hearing aid price was not a factor, we would choose the highest technology for nearly every client. This is because the highest level of technology will give the best hearing success in the widest range of listening environments. For that reason our hearing aid pricing is very competitive across the range, especially for mid and high end technology. We want people to have the best technology that their money can buy.

Hearing aid funding

Being a full member of the New Zealand Audiology Society and holding a current practicing certificate Maree is able to provide access to all funding options available in New Zealand including Ministry of Health, ACC, Vets affairs and more. Please follow this link for more details.

Meeting your needs

During your needs assessment we will establish the environments you spend the most time in and will suggest the level of technology that we think will best meet your everyday hearing needs, in many cases this will not be the highest end technology. We also understand that the cost of hearing aids is a factor when choosing hearing aids and we will choose the best hearing aid available within a budget you are comfortable with.

Each hearing aid brand has different strengths and features that focus on different areas of technology. As an independent hearing clinic we have the option of choosing the best technology available for your individual needs. We are not hooked in to any specific brand and can quickly shift to the newest technology as it comes available.

What influences hearing aid price?

I often hear the the price of other technology (TVs) has dropped over many years but the cost of hearing aids has remained high. In fact the technology you are getting in even the lower end hearing aids has features that were not even available in the highest technology hearing aids only a few years ago. You are not only paying for your hearing devices but toward the significant costs of continued research in hearing future hearing care.

Variation in technology level

Each manufacturer offers devices at various technology levels. The features on the inside of hearing aids is what reflects the price you, not what the hearing aids look like on the outside. The top end technology has all the newest features and are often targeted at people with high listening needs. Lower technology has less sophisticated features as the price reduces. There are many hearing aids styles and most of them are available at each level of technology.

The hearing aid price categories described below give you a feel for how hearing aids are classified. Please call the clinic for more details of these price ranges. Ph 09 525 0522.

Premium Technology

These aids have all the latest technology features that are available for each brand. Each brand specialises in different areas of sound improvement. These aids will give the best sound quality and speech understanding available for each brand. Generally these hearing aids can filter sound more precisely with more frequency channels and have more automatic programs so they can help you hear clearly in more varied listening environments.

Mid range

These aids aids have many of the features of the higher end aids. They work well in most listening environments and have good programming flexibility to meet your individual needs. These hearing aids suit active people.

Most aids in this range are up to date and look similar to the higher level products. They will have some limitations in complex listening environments.

Essential

These aids aids have many of the features of the higher end aids. They work well in most listening environments and have good programming flexibility to meet your individual needs. These hearing aids suit active people.

Most aids in this range are up to date and look similar to the higher level products. They will have some limitations in complex listening environments.

Which hearing aids will suit you?

Once you decide you are ready for hearing aids we will take you through the needs assessment process where we find out about your lifestyle and listening needs. This helps us decide together which hearing aids are right for you. We will choose among different hearing aid brands and technology levels to find hearing aids that will meet your needs and budget.

Your needs assessment

When you come for your consultation we will discuss your individual hearing needs and then match the best technology for you. The advantage of being an independent clinic is that we can choose from all of the brandsavailable in New Zealand so we can choose the most appropriate hearing aids for your needs.

An appointment for a hearing aid consultation at Auckland Hearing is free of charge (unless it is a second opinion and you are already trialing with another company). A current full hearing test is required at this appointment (less than one year old). You can either bring along a current full hearing test to the appointment, or we can do the hearing assessment first. At this appointment we usually give you an opportunity to listen through hearing aids and even have a coffee in the cafe next door while wearing them if we have time. A second opinion appointment is $120 and this will be refunded if you choose to have hearing aids fitted with us.

We make sure your goals are met…

At the needs assessment we record and clarifying specific areas where you would like improvement with your hearing. Then after you have been wearing your hearing aids for a few weeks we can check we have met your specific hearing needs. That is how we know we have chosen the right hearing aids for you.

Breaking down the cost over time

The initial cost of hearing aid can feel like a shock to the system. If you step back and look at the bigger picture and see the value they make in your life.

We regularly fit hearing aids in the $4000-$6000 price range. Even though these hearing aids are not top of the range they have most of the best features- and meet the needs of many of my clients. Hearing aids last at least 6 years (unless something happens that requires an insurance claim). Lets break it down:

It is tough to learn, but untreated hearing loss is linked to other health conditions such as depression, dementia, and increased risk of trips and falls. A study by Better Hearing Institute (more the 40,000 house holds) found hearing loss negatively impacted average household income up to $12,000 per year depending on the degree of hearing loss. The use of hearing instruments was shown to mitigate the effects of hearing loss by 50%. These results of are course begging the question – can you afford not to address hearing issues?

Access to hearing program

We have created this access to hearing program for those who need hearing aids but are held back due to affordability. This program includes includes a hearing aid fitting appointment and 2 follow up appointments.
Hearing aids in this category are available from $1100 for two hearing aids or $700 for one. This pricing assumes you will be eligible for the government subsidy of $511 per hearing aid.

Choose Auckland Hearing

At Auckland Hearing we are not owned by a multinational company and we are not driven by shareholder profits. Our focus is on doing our very best for our clients. As an interdependent clinic we can choose between all brands to find the best solution for you. We will take the time to make sure that your hearing needs are met and that your communication with family, friends and work mates becomes easy again.

Auckland Hearing

Auckland Hearing is an independent Audiology clinic operated by Audiologist, Maree O'Sullivan.
Being an independent clinic means - we are not owned by a big business, so are able to fit the best solution for our clients without financial influence.

What our clients say

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About Auckland Hearing

About Auckland Hearing
...your independent hearing aid clinic
Auckland Hearing is an independent Audiology and Hearing Aid Clinic owned and operated by Audiologist, Maree O'Sullivan. Our main focus at Auckland Hearing is assisting adults with hearing loss, to improve their communication with family, friends and colleagues.
We will assess your hearing and find the right solution for you. Often this involves fitting hearing aids, or may mean referral to another specialist if your hearing can be improved medically.
Being an independent hearing aid clinic means we ... READ MORE